The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an armed robbery that occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the Village Grocery at the intersection of Highway 48 and Smith Church Road.

Lieutenant Bobby Martin said few details are available at this point but it is known that two people described as black males entered the store brandishing weapons.

They demanded money and the clerk complied. Afterward they fled the store on foot.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.